Why join us?

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. When you join us, you will be provided with a competitive rate of pay with shift allowances, not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, a mobile phone, paid kilometres, a uniform and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues.

SCC Benefits!

Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650

Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed

Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT

Discounted private health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program

Annual leave loading

An extra day’s annual leave paid at Christmas

Ongoing Training and Development

Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses

Genuine career progression pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support

Referral Bonus Program

The Role

Our Home Care services empower older people to live at home independently and safely. You will provide individualised care tailored to the needs of each client and their families.

We have permanent part-time roles offering a minimum of 20 hours a fortnight and will cover a variety of shifts, so you must be available and flexible within the hours of 08.00 - 16.00 ideally. We require a minimum of 2 days availability; days and hours are negotiable based on our clients' requirements in and around Merrylands and surrounding areas.

Your role will include:

Meal assistance, including shopping, meal preparation and help with eating

Transport and accompaniment, including shopping trips and appointments

Social support & activities, including outings and social activities.

Personal care, showering, and bathing, general self-care duties

Domestic assistance, light household cleaning.

Medication assistance

Requirements

Certificate III in Aged or Individual Support, or AIN qualifications

Compassionate interpersonal skills and an empathy with older people

Current driver's license and car with full comprehensive insurance

Willingness to travel on a regular basis using your own vehicle.

Time management skills

Reliable and trustworthy – our clients are dependent on you.

Ability to work with minimal to no supervision

Proven Aged Care or NDIS services background

Excellent customer service skills and enjoy working independently and remotely in customers’ homes and in the local community.

About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

We are a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to empower older people to ‘live life to the full’. For the last 50 years our name has been trusted by the community to provide care and support for thousands of people in over 40 locations across NSW and the ACT.

We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence. We offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care as well as in-home care. At SCC, people are at the heart of everything we do. We support our employees to excel!

Join us at SCC NSW & ACT, where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with opportunities to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering, and we strive to ensure every employee feels valued and heard.

Your growth is our mission. Your wellbeing is our priority. Together, we can create a future that’s not only brighter for our clients and residents but also for every member of our team.

SCC is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We are committed to a safe and respectful workplace.